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Tramping in New Zealand (Walking) |  | Author: Jim DuFresne
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
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Edition: 6
Pages: 392
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 1740597885
Dewey Decimal Number: 919
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Make tracks across the spectacular range of New Zealand landscapes. The deep valleys of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring beckon, the Marlborough Sounds call, the volcanoes of Tongariro are steaming ... explore on foot the natural wonders of this country from coast to Cook. foreword by New Zealand adventurer Peter Hillary 53 detailed trail descriptions for trampers of all levels colour section on the Great Walks of New Zealand two-colour contour maps for all featured tramps essential accommodation and transport information expert advice on equipment, health and environ- mentally responsible walking
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 A book for the planning Tramper April 8, 2000
68 out of 68 found this review helpful
This edition is far better than the previous editions. It's new organization and additional information sections are a marked improvement. A new section on Flora and Fauna gives a highlight of any New Zealand tramp. This book acts as an excellent reference book while tramping. Of course, if the book contained every piece of required information, (i.e. highly detailed maps and every step of the way instructions) it would require 1000's of pages. The authors surmount that difficulty by including instructions on how to obtain additional necessary information. The book is perfect for those that are looking into or planning a backpacking trek to New Zealand.
Great book with all the basic info you need May 12, 2007
Majid Boroujerdi
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book had all the basic info. you need for hiking in New Zealand. It's easy to read with a couple of nice pictures. Enjoy!
Absolute Must for Tramping tourists August 31, 2009
R. Torres Pacheco (Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain)
I bought this book about a year ago and I'm not going to NZ until 2010, but I just wanted to get to know the tramps and the areas around them. Once Again, lonely planet delivers a 5* guide. This is an absolute must if you travel to NZ for the sake of tramping.
Perfect book for hiking around New Zealand! May 11, 2010
L. Mills (Kalispell, MT)
This is the book to have when planning your hikes around New Zealand! It is the easiest way to find out about hikes in an area without having to go to the local DOC (Department of Conservation) office. It gives information on the hike itself, procedures for booking Great Walks, transportation to and from the hike, and places to sleep and eat. Local DOC offices will have additional information on hikes, however, if you are already in the area, and it's important to find out if the huts you want to stay on will be functioning! This book does not have as much accommodation or eating places detail as the larger general Lonely Planet New Zealand book.
Highly recommended!
Tramping in New Zealand (Walking)
 Easy tramping in New Zealand April 3, 2000
Adam Boyd (Oregon, USA)
78 out of 78 found this review helpful
This is a great book for planning a tramping trip to New Zealand, although it's a bit too much to carry while actually hiking. The book contains good references and maps to the most popular tracks, and some of the lesser known tracks. If your tight on cash, I recommend going to the visitor centers in New Zealand and picking up the DOC pamphlets they supply. D.O.C. has detailed pamphlets on pretty much every track in New Zealand and they only charge about 50 cents (US) for each one. But if you want to plan a trip from home, this is the book to get, it's far easier to understand than the other New Zealand tramping books, and gives good information on what you need to bring. It also gives good info on the New Zealand back country hut system. Buy a hut pass, they're only 35 bucks (US) for a year. It even supplies some decent fly fishing tips for the rivers that border some of the tracks. But be warned that almost every other tourist hiker in New Zealand also has this book, so if you really want to get away from people, you'll have to do some bushwacking.
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